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VOL, 66; NO. 51 


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DIDERURY ALBERTA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1967 


‘'EFamous Events On 


December 26th has been an im- 
portant event in the history of the 
world, and especially in the history 
of the Clwrch. But throughout 
history interesting and significant 
events often have been recorded 


Diocletian, 
the turn of the fourth centuty, a 
blood-mad arch-fiend, found a vast 
congregation of believers celebrat- 
ing Christmas. He had the doors 
and windows of the assembly place 
barred to prevent their escape, and 
then ordered torches applied to the 
over-crowded building. Even the 
roar of the angry flames was not 
loud enough to silence the hymns 
those martyrs sang to the Christ 
Child, 

On another Christmas, in 496, 
20 years after the Roman Empire 
collapsed, Clovis, King of the 
Franks, together with 3,000 war- 
riors, confessed Christ and was 
baptized. 

One hundred and one years later, 
in 597, likewise on Christmas, Eth- 
elbert, King of Kent, together with 
10,000 subjects, pledged allegiance 
to the Savior and likewise received 
baptism. For these soldiers the 
day of the Savior’s birth became 
the day of their own rebirth. 

When the Black Plague, one of 
the greatest pestilences of history, 
swept over Europe, piling corpses in 
its terrifying swath, everybody 
feared for their very life. We are 
told: “Men fled in terror of their 
fellow-men in awful fear of their 
breath or touch and for weeks sus- 
tained a strange, weird siege of 
solitude.” This was in 1353. The 
dread fear of contamination con- 
tinued until] Christmas Eve, when in 
the city of Goldbeg, Silesia, a man 
who thought he was the only sur- 
vivor of the entire city went forth 
in the dead of the night. He knew 
{t was Christsnas, and he raised his 
voice to ging: 

“To us this day is born a Child, 

God with us! 

His mother is a Virgin mild, 


voice rang into the etill- 
the night, another voice 
through a barred door in res- 
ponce to his own, and then a man 
joined him in the streets. To- 
gether they sang in the quiet of the 
midnight hour, the first songs that 
had been heard in that medieval 
city since the wails of terror and 
mourning provoked by the peetil- 
ence had befallen the city. Their 
songs brought echoes, and from the 
living tombs survivors to the num- 


As 
ness 
came 


ber of twenty-five - all that were | 


left in town and with new courage 
marched through the death-strick- 


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of an old folk song, and soon he 
had composed the words of the 
hymn: “From heaven above to 
earth I come.” Throughout the 
years, this has remained one of the 
best beloved Christmas carol which 
millions have sung since, 

Turning to America, we glean 
that the first recorded Christmas 
service held in North America was 
in 1619, On the inhospitable shores 
of Hudson Bay, among a group of 
Danish Lutheran explorers, Their 
sixty-six men were harrassed by 
heart-breaking difficulties. Within 
three and a half months all but 
five died of exposure, disease and 
privation. But on Christmas Eve, 
of 1619, the joy of the Christ Child 
reigned in their hearts. 

We next turn to the year 1755. 
During the early winter of that 
year the pioneers of Lehigh Valley 
of Pennsylvania, were threatened 
by the Indians. To escape the mas- 
sacre they fled to Bethlehem, where 
Moravian colonists had established 
friendly relations with the red men. 

But ihe Indians had _ been 
aroused to such frenzy that they 
broke the truce and made plans for 
a bloody attack on the village. As | 
Christmas approached, the signal | 
fires flarcd brightly on ‘the sur- 
rounding heights. The tribal drums | 
rumbled in fearsome rhythm. The 
war-whoops echoed through the 
hills. The besieged settlers were 
filled with terror. 

Christmas dawned. It was a 
Christmas of sinking fears. Yet, 
enough courage triumphed in that 
crisis to perpetuate a time-honored | 
custom. Young and old gathered 
to sing their early morning praises | 
to the new-born Christ Child. | 

The chorals ended. They had 
been sung, as never before, with 
deepest feeling. The worshippers | 
returned to the grim suspense of | 
watching and waiting for the at-| 
tack. Hardly had the fighting men | 
of the village resumed their guard | 
when, to their unbounded joy and | 
astonishment, they watched the | 
red men break camp and disappear. 

Miraculously, it seemed the mas- 
sacre had beeu averted, Later, | 
when peaceful relations had been 
re-established, the reason for this 
retreat was revealed. While the 
chiefs were preparing for the at- 
tack, the winds wafted the Christ- 
mas carols to the wigwams on the 
hills, Those sweet melodies soothed 
the hearts of the savages. Thus on | 
Christmas Day these early settlers 
found peace in the Lehigh Valley at 
Bethlehem. God had turned the 
Christmas terror into joy. 

Let us listen to Samuel Marsden, | 
the first missionary to New Zea- 
Jand. In 1814 he began his work 
among the native Maoris. Unable 


en streets singing: “God with us - | to find a navigator with suitable 


against us Who dare be!" 

Tradition tells us that on Christ- 
mas Eve, 1534, while Katherine 
Luther was busily engaged in the 
holiday preperations, she knocked 
at her .usbands study an asked him 
to rock their baby Paul, so that she 
might finish her household tasks. 
As the cradle moved to and fro, 
Luther peered at the face of the 
child. In memory he was taken 
back to the first Christmas Eve of 
long ago. He thought of the Babe 
in the manger. The rhythem of the 
rocking cradle suggested the melody 


and sufficient courage to ake him 
to this land of cannibals, Marsden 
purchased a small brig and set sail 
for New Zealand. He arrived the 
day before Christmas and was 
greeted by a band of naked war- 
riors, each heavily armed with 
clubs and spears; some displaying 
necklaces made of teeth of deca- 
pitated enemies, others sporting 
silver coins plundered from unfor- 
tunate strangers. 

As Marsden approached, suddenly 
the warriors began their war dance 
Hideous screams rent the air, 


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| valley of discouragement. 


Christmas Day’’ 


spears were brandied, faces were | 
distorted with frenay Every muscie 
of their bodies twitched, it seemed, 
in wild fury. That night, Christmas 
Eve, a solitary pioneer in the ad- 
vanee of Christian missions, Mars- 
den slept on the island, surrounded 
by cannibals who nad devoured his 
countrymen. 

On the morning of the Savior’s 
birth, encircled by barbaric hostil- 
ity, preached the angelic message 
of Christmas: “Behold, I bring you 
good tidings of great joy, which 
shall be to all people.” ; 

For years there were no converts. | 
Death followed him at every step. | 
Yet, through it all, Mareden was, 
strengthened by the “Fear Not” of 
His Master. While others would 
have fled for their lives, he stayed 
at his post and finally saw his 
loyal work blessed by God in the) 
conversion of these savages. 

We have all heard of Ulysses 8. | 
Grant. But not many have heard | 
this little story of his life. Two 
days before Christmas in 1857 he 
came to St. Louis, Missouri, to | 
pawn his watch so that he could | 
buy a few gifts for his children. He | 
was bankrupt. He was a mise-fit in| 


| whom nobody had any faith. But | 


the Savior whom Grant was later 
to confess and in whose name he 
was baptized on his death-bed, was 
guiding Grant through the dark 
Within 
seven short years the ‘misfit’ was 
the 
and soon thereafter its president. 


Another great statesman of the 
United States helps to make Christ- 
mas a memorable day. On Christ- 
mas Day, 1858, President Andrew 
Jackson issued a remarkable am- 
nesty in which full pardon and un- 
conditional pardon was extended 
as the document reveals: “to all 
who directly or indirectly partici- 
pated in the late rebellion” of the 
Civil War, not excluding even 
Jefferson Davis, the presidem of 
the Confederacy. The pardon was 
Certainly pledged in spirit of the 
Christ Child’s mercy. 

In 1932 the Christmas jame cf! 
“The London Btar” printed a fea- 
ture article entitled: “The Man 
Who Nearly Stopped the War.” 
The story described the Christmas 
Eve of 1914 in the Ypres salient 
where the British and Germans lay 
in trenches separated by only a 
narrow strip of contested ground. 
Toward midnight, strains of Christ- 
mas carols rose from the German 
trenches, to be answered immedi- 
ately by English Christmas hymns. 

The sacred music softened the 
soldiers’ hearts, and when Christ- 
mas morning broke, greetings were 
shouted from one trench to the 
other. Soon a venturesome German 
lad raised his head over the para- 
pet, declaring that he was going to 
visit the British trench, and to 
show his sincerity, he threw down 
his rifle. 

Soon others followed; and in a 
few minutes, as the newspaper had 
it: “The two opposing armies 
rushed forward to meet with hand- 
shakes and Christmas greetings in 
No Man's Land.” Gifts were ex- 
changed; photographs of wives, 
sweethearts and children were 
shown and politely admired. For 
days everything remained peaceful, 


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until an inspecting officer came | 


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along, saw 

their trenches, and learning that 
they were cnemies, commanded 
men!" The corporal had to obey. 


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As a hush of peace falls over the 
waiting world and all eyes behold 
the silent, knowing stars above... 
we take time out this Christmas 


Eve to express sincere good wishes 
to you all. 


two soldiers outside 


sharply: “Corporal, shoot those two | 


The war began again. 

A few years ago Siegfried Rein- 
hardt, a Lutheran artist now quite 
wel] known in America, was at the 
verge of despair. His paintings 
were not selling. He was 
to give up his work and find an- 
other job that would give him a 
regular pay cheque. During the 
Christmas season he and his wife 
did not have enough money to buy 
i swinps for thelr Christmas 


But the artist and his wife hung 
on, trusting in their Savior. On 
Christmas Eve someone called to 
commission Reinhardt to do a series 
of murals. And s0, again, “Peace 
came with Christmas.” 

We'll conclude this article with 
these remarks: Carry the Christ- 
mas story in your face! And that 
brings to mind a little story. A poor 
ltthe girl was taken 6ick one 
Christmas day and carried to the 
hospital. She looked at the sour- 
faced nurse and whispered: “Did 
you know about Jesus being born?” 
“Yes,” replied the nurse, “I know, 
Sh-sh-sh! Don't talk any more.” 
The little girl looked at the nurse 
and said: “You did! I thought you 
looked as if you didn't. And I was 
Boing to tell you.” Startled, the 
nurse asked: “Why, how did I 
took?" The little girl, taking cour- 
age, said: “Oh, just like most of 
tke folks kind of ghm. I 
shoudn't think you'd ever look glum 
if you knew about Jesus being 
born.” 

Let us carry the Christmas mes- 
sage on our face. It does bring 
joy and peace. Yes, to you also! 


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BEST ATTAINABLE IMAGE 


We're going to let you suffer for 
awhile — by that we mean there 
will be no issue of this paper until 
January 9th, 1958. 

Have a good Christmas, a good 
New Year, and then we'll start 
working again together. 

‘Twill be a new start for all of us 
—may we all enjoy it. 


“The King Of 


Wednesday next is Christmas. 
The day we ah pause throughout | 
the Christian world to celebrate | 
the anniversary of the birth of the 
Prince of Peace. 

The past six weeks constitute 
possibly the 
period in history. 
stantly we have lived in fear, not 
knowing what the morrow will 
bring forth. Never has the future 
been so utterly unpredictable; we 
are not so much in a period of 
transition with belief in progress to 
push us on, rather we seem to be 
entering the realm of the unknown 
The Satellite Age. 

Have you ever advemted to the 
striking fact that the political, 
econmic, and social conditions of 
the world at the time our Lord was 
born into were very much like they 
fare today? Never before have two 
periods of history been so alike. 

In those days there was an in- 
tense Nationalism in Israel, and a 
haughty Militarism in Rome. With 
Caesar there was a kind of dictat- 
orship which absorbed individual 
rights. 

Economically the world at that day 


| was disturbed as never before. Tax- 


‘ation was excess.ve and overpower- 


i ing. 


Region was on the decline; 
the Gentiles lost falth in their gods, 
aaxl Israel had no prophet. Life 
Was becoming a niddle, in which 
solitary hearts lost nerve, begot no 
songs and few children, became 
weary of old culture, afraid of new 


| gods, of fate, of the stars above and 


il] strange Signs in the sky. 
Christmas is the season of the 


| stupendous mystery of Omnipotence 


wrapped in swaddiing cloths and 
‘aid in a manger. Divinity 1s al- 
ways where you least expect to find 
it. 

At the time of the birth of Jesus, 
and again at the time of His cru- 
cifiction, many there were who felt 
certain the world was at an end 
because of what they witnessed in 
the sky and the elements, The ul- 
timate destruction of the world has 
been a matter of concern for many 
years, 

The events af the past while, 
seem to assure that man's destruct- 
ion of the world is now more cer- 
tain than ever. The means have 
been provided and nothing stands 
between us and the destruction 
except the irrational vagaries of 
human nature. 

But this ts not the time to des- 
pair. The real key to holiday hap- 
piness, is the simple fact that a long 
time ago the Savior came and ar- 
ranged it so that we are to live with 
Him forever — His kind of life. 
Christmas is His birthday. 

No one in the workd would ever 


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| The local entry to the Chinook 
League will challenge our southern 
neighbour (Carstairs) in the first 
league game of 1958. 
Remember — January 3rd, in the 
Carstairs Arena at 8:30 p.m . Hope 
to see you all there! 


Peace”’ 


Make Christmas 
Safe... 


Before another issue of this pub- 
ieation is distribuied, the Christ- 
mas period will have passed and 
a New Yexr will be at hand. 

We wish to stress at this time the 
need of giving particular attention 
to safe driving during the joyous 
period of Christmas festivities. If 
every member will pay need to this 
safety need, the highways will be 
safer and the Yuletide will not be 


marred. 
Drivers are urged to slow down 
at Christmas tim: Take a ttle 


more time. and tic cuances of ar- 
riving at one’s destination without 
mishap are greatly increased. 
Excessive speed is one of the pri- 
mary accident causes. Many of the 
worst traffic smash-ups during 
December were due to dangerous 
speed, especially at night 


have thought of looking for God 
in the form of a babe. No one in 
the world would ever have suspec- 
ted that He who threw the great 
fiery ball of the sun in the heavens, 
would One day be warmed by the 
breath of oxen. No one in the 
world would ever have suspected 
that hands which could tumble 
planets and worlds into space, 
would one day be smaller than the 
huge heads of cattle. No one in 
the world would ever have suspec- 


ted that He who could make the 
stars as His canopy would one day 
be covered by the roof of a stable. 
And yet such are the ways of God. 
In order to confound the power of 
the world He comes in the weakness 
of a child and in order to set at 
naught its pride makes His bed in 
straw. The world He made as His 
home and yet the world received 
Him not, and thus Christmas is the 
story af God, who was homeless at 
home, 

So, when we wish you — as we 
do — a Merry Christmas, we are 
wishing you the successful accom- 
plistunent of the destiny of the 
King of Peace who continues now 
and forever to mie this and all 
Other worlds. 

—By Ken Mayhew 

DIDSBURY MARKETS 

BUTTERFAT 
Milk (4 hour blue) 
Milk (less than 4 hour blue) 
Table 
Special 
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SSERSE 


GREETINGS 


WITH A CHRISTMAS WISH ! 
FEAR NOT; FOR, BEHOLD I BRING 
YOU GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY 
WHICH SHALL BE TO ALL PEOPLE. 
FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY 
IN THE CITY OF DAVID, A SAVIOR, 
WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD. 


DUANE STAN 


Promise Yourself:- 


To be strong that nothing can 
disturb your peace of mind, 
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To talk health, happiness and 
prosperity to every person that you 


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To make all your friends fee) that 

there is something in them. 
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To look on the sunny side of 
everything, to make your optimism 
come true, 

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To think only of the best, to work 
only for the best, and to expect 
only the best. 

——— | 

To be just as enthusiastic for the 
success of others as you are for your 
own. 


SID 


HAROLD E. OKE 


“Your Machine Man” 


To forget the mistakes of the past 
and press on to the greater achieve- 
|ments of the future. 


THE SEASONS GREETINGS... 4 
A BOOK-FULL OF SENTIMENT WOULD 
BARELY EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT 
WISHES AND HOPES FOR 


A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS 
— anda — 
HAPPY NEW YEAR 
GEORGE WILKINS JIM TERPSTRA 


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To have a_ cheerful counten- 
ance at all times and a smile ready 
for every living creature you meet. 
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To give so much time to self im- 
provement that you will have no 
time to criticize others. 
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To be too large for worry, too 
noble for anger, to strong for fear, 


ence of trouble, 


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By HELEN HOWARD 
District Home Economist 


At this Christmastide may we rededicate 
ourselves to a greater, fuller service to our com- 
munity to help enrich our own lives and those 


with which we come in contact 
ARBRERAR RD. 


SEASON'S GREETINGS:- To al) 
of you a Very Morry Christmas! 
the blessedness of giving, the good- 
ness of sharing and the warmth of 
this season stay with you and your 
families long after Christmas Day 
is over. This is my sincere wish, 


Hi Homemakers:- 


CAN YOU KEEP CHRISTMAS? 
“Are you willing to forget what 
you have done for other people 
and remember that ier people 
have done for you; to ignore what 
the world owes you and to think 
what you owe the world; . to Bee 


MOUNTAIN VIEW CO-OPERATIVE 
LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOC. 


Local Agent: R. E. GILLRIE 


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: CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


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real as you are, and try to look be- 
yond their faces to their hearts 
hungry for joy? Are you willing to 


and desires of little children; to 
remember the weakness and lone- 
liness of people who are growing 
old. . t© bear in mind the things 
other people have to bear in their 
hearts; to try to understand what 
those who live in the same house 
with you really want without wait- 
ing for them to tell you; to trim 
your lamp so that it will give more 
light and less smoke, and to carry 
it in front so that your shadow will 
fall behind you... Are you willing 
to believe that love is the strong- 


est Uhning in the world . . stronger 
than hate, stronger than evil, 
stronger than death . . and that 


- NOTICE - 


REGARDING SALE OF HOSPITAL 
CONTRACTS TO NON-RATEPAYERS 


the blessed life that began in Beth- 
lehem 1900 years ago is the image 
and brightness of Eternal Love? 
Are you willing to do these things 
even for a day, why not for always? 
But you cannot keep it alone.” 
Henry Van Dyke 
I think there is a lot of wisdom 
for all of us in that quotation. What 
} | this world could be if the Spirit of 
jm * Christmas wag carried throughout 
fw ithe whole year! 


Under the new hospitalization plan to become 
effective April Ist, 1958, the sale of hospital 
contracts to non-ratepayers will be DISCON- 
TINUED. Present contract-holders may renew 
contracts until March 31st, 1958, at the rate of 
$2.50 for three months. 


GOOD LUCK FOR 1958 
Here we are about to bring in a 
yiglad new year. How about a new 
years resolution (this one not to be 
broken.) Something like — Better 
Homemaking for happier living in 
1958. If that's your resolution then 
my resolution is to help you with 


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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


THE ABOVE WORDS EXPRESS OUR 
FEELINGS TOWARD YOU AT THIS 
YULETIDE SEASON. 


We would also like to express at this 
time our thanks for the patronage you 
have extended to us during the past 


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THE DIDBBURY PIONEER, DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


Happy New Year 


IGHT YOUR WAY 


WITH BIBLE STUDY § 


This week we bring you the third 
requiste for a happy Christmas. We 
have heard much of “peace” during 
these days. Paul puts it thus: 
“And the peace of God which pases- 
eth all understanding, shall keep 
your hearts and minds through 
Christ Jesus.” Unfortunately, much 
of what has been said and written 
of peace, in these days, had nothing 
to do with the peace of which the 
angelg sang on that first night in 
Bethlehem, The “peace on earth” 
of which they sang was not a pro- 
gram of international good will, nor 
was it primarily the peace of man 
to man. 

It was, above all else, peace be- 
uween God and man, The peace of 
reconciliation. “God and sinners 
reconciled.” It was the peace of 
mind, the peace of conscience 
which comes from the knowledge 
that God, the very God whom we 
have offended by our sins, was in 
Christ - in that little Babe of Beth- 
lehem - reconciling the world unto 
Himself, not imputing our tres- 
passes unto us. It was the peace 
of which the Apostle later spoke 
by faith: “Therefore being justified 
1 by faith, we have peace with God 
| through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 
| ‘This peace, says Paul, “passeth 
| all understanding”. It is the super- 
‘natural peace, not attainable by 

human efforts, not understandable 
| dy human wisdom, Yet it is given 
fully and freely to all who kneel in 
aumble faith at Bethlehem’s man- 
|}ger and acknowledge the infant 
Savior as the Lamb who wag born 
}‘o bear there sins, 


| May this heavenly peace possess 
our hearts and minds in a special 
measure as a result of the wonder- 
ous message of Christmas which 
you and I have been privileged to 
hear. 


ARE YOU LISTENING? 


Our idea of an agreeable person 
is & person who agrees with us. 


yours. 
Here are a few suggestions for | 


your New Year's Eve get - together: 


MENU 


Very small barbecued beef patties 
‘toothpick ir, each one), hot sau- 
sage rolls, shrimp crackers,  sal- 
ami rolls, nippy dip, liverwurst 
;dip, assorted crackers and potato 
jchips, assorted cheese, beverages. 


HOT SAUSAGE ROLLS 

Partially cook sausages first. Use 
tiny sausage, or cut regular ones in 
small pieces, Make regular pastry 
and roll thin. Wrap each sausage 
in pastry. Bake at 425 deg. F for 
10 - 15 minutes. Reheat in paper 
bags to serve. 


SALAMI ROLLS 

Wrap a small cube of cheese in 
thin slices of salami. Skewer with 
a toothpick. 


NIPPY DIP 

1, 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese 

3 oz, blue cheese 

2 tbsp. chopped ripe olives 

‘y tbsp. light cream or top milk 

1 tbsp, minced onion 

Mash cream cheese with a fork, 
add crumbled blue cheese and 
cream to make up spreading con- 
sistency. Add onion and chopped 
olives, beat thoroughly. Pile lighly 
in dish. Makes 1 cup. 


LIVERWURST DIP 

Beat liverwurst till smooth. Add 
mayonnaise to make mixture proper 
consistency for dipping. Add finely 
chopped onion to taste. Very good. 


SHRIMP CRACKERS .., 

Use any smal round crackers. 
Butter, and place one shrimp on 
each cracker. Put about % tsp. 
chili sauce on each cracker, and 
garnish with small sprig of parsley. 


HOWARD ALLENSON 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


WE WISH OUR PATRONS and FRIENDS 
ONE AND ALL A 


MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


C. H. SHEPPARD 


JEWELLER and WATCHMAKER 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


Even as the bonds of friendship are 
strengthened at this Yuletide season, so may 
our business associations grow in mutual ac- 
cord and confidence. Your complete happi- 
ness is our wish. 


PREVOST MOTORS 
BODY SHOP 


MANY THANKS 


WE, THE PEOPLE WHO OPERATE Rae’s 
Bakery, wish to thank each and every one for 
the many ways they have shown appreciation 
of our products. Thanks a million, folks, and a 
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a 

Bigger and Better NEW YEAR 
TO ALL OF YOU ! ! 


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MAY THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BRING @ 
YOU HAPPINESS, AND THE NEW YEAR SEE 
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MANY THANKS 


TO OUR MANY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS 


RAR 

In genuine appreciation of your co-opera- 
tion during the year that just closed and in the 
Strong belief that we shall be of greater service 
# to you in the next twelve months, we send you 
a cordial wish for a Christmas of good cheer 
and a happier, brighter New Year. 


“LORNE CLAYTON 


CHRISTMAS JOY 


It is with genuine appreciation, from 
the bottom of our hearts, that we wish 
you at this time cordial Christmas 
Greetings. 
RAY and BETH CAMPBELL 
DOREEN - NORMAN .- BILLY 
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“CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. 


May the Cristmas bells ring in a most happy 
season — May the Christmas bells ring with all 
the happiness that you so richly deserve, is our 
Christmas wish to the people of the community. 


May the true spirit of the Yuletide linger on 
through every day of the coming year as a re- 
ward for your faithfulness and kindness. 
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McDONALD'S MEN'S WEAR 
McDONALD AGENCIES 


D. N. McDONALD — GEORGE McDONALD 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


Just a friendly word of greeting, 
And a wish that's most sincere, 
For A Very Merry Christmas, 
And a Woncerful New Year ! 


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Propane Sales & Serwvece 
EAST OF RAILROAD TRACKS 


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CORDIAL WISHES... . 


Christmas seems to renew our ob- 
ligation to the community which we so 
gladly serve. We are grateful for the 
patronage you have given us in the 
months past and we pledge anew to 
serve you faithfully in the future. 


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HERB SINCLAIR 


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PLEASANT YULETIDE THOUGHTS... 


May Christmas bring joy, peace and 
contentment; 

And may the New Year be one filled 
with health and prosperity. 

Your associations with us have made 
the past year happy and we trust 
these friendships will continue 
for many years to come, 


SUNRISE COFFEE SHOP 


MR. and MRS. KEN WAUGH 


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. Handy Hints On Decorating | 


THE DIDSBURY PIONEER, DIDGBURY, ALBERTA 


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Your Home For A Brighter 
And Safer Christmas 


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To help make this Christmas 


season the brightest, safest ever, 
here are some worthwhile hints on 
decorating, inside and outeide, all 
around the house, 
Caring For Your 
Chirstmas Tree 

As soon as you bring the tree 
home, stand it in a pail of water or 
are 
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from falling, and minimise 
danger of fire. 
Trimming our Tree 

Keep your tree stand water- 
well full and your tree will remain 
fresh and fragrant throughout the 
holidays. 

Bear in mind that tree trimming 
follows a fundamental rule of 
women's fashions — accent the 
opposite. If your tree ig tall and 
slender, decorating lines should 
tend toward the horizontal.. 


the 


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If it is short and full, trim 
which tend 
to be vertical. 
(See Fig. 2). 
Applying this 
simple rule will 
help you bring 
out the best in 
the tree. 


How Many Lights? 


used to trim a tree is arrived at by 
guesswork, and results disappoint- 
There is a formula, 


much of the guess-work and helps 
produce an evenly lighted appear- 
ance. To achieve what profeasion- 
als call a “good lighted effect,” try 
this formula: 


\ 


Height of tree (in feet) by width 
of tree at base in feet) by 3. 

Let's say your tree is six feet in 
height and 4% feet wide at the 
base. (See Fig. 3). The formula 
would work like this: 

6 x 4% x 3 equals 81 lights for 
“good lighted effect.” 

While personal taste is the last 
word in decorating Christmas trees, 
each year finds more families ad- 
opting the above formula which 
will help in bringing out the na- 
tural beauty of their tree and give 
a good-lighted effect”: 

No, of lamps re- 
quired to give a 


Good-Lighted 
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DN 4’ 36 
5' 56 
6’ 81 
Tv 110 
8' 144 
10’ 225 


Where To Start 

Trees should always be trimmed 
from the top down. In working 
with your angel or star ornament, 
literally literally “in his own way,” 
and runs the risk of knocking the 
tree down. So start at the top, 
with your angel or start ornament, 
and work down, 

After your tree-top ornament is 
firmly in place, string the t ree 


Too often, the number of lights 


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THE SEASONS GREETINGS 


Warmest Greetings ... TO ALL OUR FRIENDS 
and NEIGHBORS, AND TO ANY STRANGERS 
THAT MAY BE WITHIN OUR GATES AT 
CHRISTMAS TIME. 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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MAUREEN, TOM BROWN and FAMILY 
and the STAFF of THE ROSEBUD HOTEL 


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lights, using the formula outlined 
above for a good lighted effect. 
Halos and reflectors are available 
at moderate cost, and these greatly 
increase the brilliance of tree lights. 
Next, add your continuous decora- 
tion, such as strung popcorn. Fol- 
low with glass ball ornaments, 
snow balls, candy canes and similar 
decorations. Last, add aluminum 
or lead tinsel, one piece at a time, 
and finish perhaps with a spray of 
artificial snow. 
Most Important Of All — Safety 
From coast to coast some 3,500,- 
000 families will light up their 
trees this year. If all of 
us practice safety. we may make 
thig the year when no Chirstmas 
tree fire sweeps through any home, 
turning a family's joy into grief. 
There is a highly effective way 
to protect against short circuits 
and overloading. Simply make sure 


you plug a safety “fused” plug sct. 


into your original source of current 
and then add your other decorative 
sets to this set. This will ensure 
protection against overloads and 
short circuits, and prevent dark- 
ened rooms due to blown out fuses. 
In addition, inspect all light sets 
carefully for fraying or exposed 
wires. Let’s make this Ch-istmas 
the safest on record, 

Light Up Those Indoor 

Focal Points 


Windows, end tables, mantles, 
foyer tables and stair rails are all 
decorating focal points at Christ- 
mas. Window wreaths and cando- 
liers come in a wide variety to suit 
the individual taste, while end 
tables lend themselves to small ar- 
tificlal Christmas trees with lights 
that bubble or twinkle merrily. 

Mantels provide an ideal setting 
for angel figures, candles, and 
lights with reflectors set into a 
background of evergreen branches. 
(See Fig. 4). 

Outdoor Decorations Says 
Merry Christmas To Ali 


The exterior of your home and 
grounds offer tremendous decorat- 
ing opportunities. But practice 
safety outside as well as _ inside, 
Make sure all outside wire is No. 12 
or No. 14 rubber insulated and 
heavy duty. 

Lightning Evergreens Outdoors 


Evergreen trees on your front 
lawn can be especially appealing 
when lighted. Generally, lights of 
a single color are preferred on out- 
door evergreens. For an enriched 
effect, however, try this. Make 
your topmost light white, and mix 
perhaps two blue !'g?. with an 
overal] pattern of green lights, 


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IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THE 
THREE WISE MEN IN YOUR 
DREAMS, OR READ ABOUT 


THEM IN YOUR BIBLE, WE 
FEEL FOR YOU! 

SHOWN ABOVE IS AN 
ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF 
THE THREE WISE MéEN:- 
WE TRUST THAT THE 


MESSAGE THEY CARRIED 
HOLY CITY ...AT THAT 
FATEFUL TIME .. . WILL BE 


IN YOUR HEART AS TT WAS 
IN THEIRS! 


BEST ATTAINABLE IMAGE 


MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1967 


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PEACE ON EARTH 


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GOODWILL TOWARD MEN 


As we stop in the midst of the season of 
good cheer our hearts grow tender as we carry 
back in thought to the reality of Christmas Day, 
and what it means In sincerity, we wish you a 
delightful holiday season. 


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THE SEASONS GREETINGS . . 


Christmas came from a light that glowed 
in a manger; shone in a star; and illuminated 


if the soul of humanity. Christmas again sheds 


its gentle blessing. Let us again rededicate 
ae to Peace on Earth, goodwill toward 


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Management of Gnited Grain 
Growers Limited take this 
means of thanking the farm 
families of this Province for 
their continued patronage of 
GA.6.G. elevators during the 
pear now nearing its end - - 


May the Joy and 
Peace of Christmas 
bless your household 
end bring happiness 
to those within 

and to those who 
cross your threshold 
during the 
Christmas Season 


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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1967 


THE SEASONS GREETINGS . 


As the holiday season is upon us we are 
reminded that this successful year is due in no 
small measure to your generous patronage. 

Kindly accept our good wishes for 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


JEANS NATNS” 


! GROCE FERIA LTO.| 


REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 


“The Church of the Lutheran Hour” 
Didsbury - Alberta 
CCS Chg Cee Ce CUE 
May the Christ-Child of Bethlehem, with 
all His blessings, find a hearty welcome in your 
heart this Christmas season and throughout the 
coming year of 1958. 


THE PASTOR 


COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON 


We take this opportunity to extend to our 
patrons and friends everywhere our sincerest 
wishes for a happy Holiday Season. At the 
same time we wish to thank our many patrons 
for the opportunities we have had to be of serv- 
ice to them in 1957. 


MARY KOSSOWAN 
HAZEL TODD 


J. KOSSOWAN 


CHRISTMAS! 


Christmas is the most wonderful time of the 
year — a time of giving and receiving — a time 
of joy and good cheer — a time when the spirit 
of goodwill fills the souls of men to say simply 
and sincerely the old fashioned, but tried and 
true — 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL 

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THE BRIGHT SPOT 


AS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR COME 
AGAIN, 


MAY THEY FIND YOU, AND KEEP YOU, 
RICH IN HAPPINESS, 


MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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MOUNT VIEW SERVICE STATION 


BOB ELKIN, prop. Phone 714 


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____THE DIDSBURY hon pga LL eeenetes 


a\The Savior Is Born | 


Bethlehem, Judah, Dec 25, 4 BC. 
(An On-The-Spot Report) 


In the little town of Bethlehem 
six miles south of Jerusalem, a 
most remarkable event took place 
last night. While certain shep- 
heids were keeping watch over their 
flocks by night, suddenly they saw 
an angel of the Lord in the heavens. 
lne brilllancy of this heavenly 
mossenger filled the skies. At his 
a) pearing the shepherds were fil- 
led with fright, and fell to he 
giound. But they then heard the 
Messenger speak to them. 

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you 


his subjects should go to their an- 
cestral home to be enrolled in a 
general census. After making the 
long journey of some seventy-one 
miles from Nasareth, Joseph in- 
formed our reporter, could find no 
room in any of the inns, This is 
self-evident, for thousands have 
crowded into the little village to be 
counted. Since, however, his wife, 
Mary, ‘was about to give birth to 
a ohild , one inn-keeper, more 
humane than the others, offered 
them the only place available - a 
spot in his stable. Joseph took 
Mary there, And it was then that 


good tiding of great joy, which shall | she gave birth to the child. 


be to all people. For unto you is 


On further questioning, it was 


a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. | ‘foretold to both Joseph and Mary. 


Aid this shall be a sign unto you, | 


“About nine months ago.” Mary 


ye shall find the Babe wrapped in | 94id, “an angel of the Lord came 
ewaddling clothes and lying in @/| 4nd visited me in my house at Naz- 


r.’’ 
Oates | married to Joseph. We were en- 


When the shepherds heard this, 
ihey slowly raised their heads, and 
at that moment the darkness of 
night was turned into the brilliance 
cf day. One shepherd, to whom 
“ais reporter spoke, summed it up 
in these words: “It seemed to us 
as if the sun had come right down 
to us. Our eyes were held by the 
wonderous white light. And from 
the very midst of the light we 
heard a thousand voiced choir 
sing an anthem that enthralled 
us.” 

When we asked what that an- 
thom was, all the shepherds agreed 
on the words: “Glory toGod in the 
highest, and on earth peace, good 
will towards men. 

The shepherds immediately left 
their sheep and followed a wonder- 
ful beam of light that led them to 
the stable of one of the inhab- 
{tants of Bethlehem. On entering 
this stable. which seemed illum- 
inated by ai sparkling radiance, 
they beheld a man and a women. 
As they looked, they became aware 
of the fact that the woman had 
just given birth to a child. And 
at that moment they heard the cry 


Babe. He was lying in a 
manger, wrapped in swaddling 
clothes Behind him stood a num- 
| ber of the animals that found shel- 
| ter in the stable. But from that 
|e there shone a light that 
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of the 


dazzled their eyes, and yet did not 
blind them. 

The shepherds report that they 
fell on their knees and worshiped 

the child. On leaving the stable, 

‘ney went everywhere, telling each 
and everyone whom they met what 

they had seen and heard. 

We have sent a reporter to check 
on these events, and have found 
them to be correct. On further 
checking, we found that the names 
of the man and women are Mary 
and Joseph. They are both from 


Nazareth, and of the descendants | 
of David. They have come to beth- | 


|lehem in accordance with the com- 
‘mand of Caesar Agustus that all 


Newspapers Lauded 
Lightly ! ! 


The fact that the Alberta Press, 
weekly and daily, throughout the 
past few years, despite a record 
breaking rise in publishing costs, 
have increased standards and ex- 
tended service, in an achievement 
and tribute to the men and women 


ji of the trade seldom equalled. 


Newsprint has been nudged up 


#} severa) notches in price, wages have 


been raised and equipment is at new 


‘= | high, but still the press nas rolled 
wi} along to greater service to readers 


and advertisers. 
Main factor in enabling the press 
face greater production costs 


‘ll show “better newspapers’ is 
sride and co-operation. Pride in 
doing’ a job to the best ability of 
he staff and co-operation within 
he plant and with neighbors, 

In the weekly field since war- 
«me years the porvincial and nat- 
ynal associations have accomp- 


fw | lished a great job of unity weekly 


papers in service to readers and 
advertisers, Through both groups 
the recent exchange of ideas, meth- 
ods and developments have laid a 
foundation that will stand for many 


— Innisfail Province 


‘had transgressed His 


areth. At that time I was not yet 


gaged to be married. And this 
messenger from on high, informed 
me that I would give birth to a 
child. He also said that I was to 
call this child by the name of 
JESUS. I was filled with fear, but 
he told me that my cousin Eliz- 
abeth, the wife of Zacharias, ‘as 
also to have a child,” 

At this moment Joseph inter- 
rupted Mary added: “When I heard 
and saw that Mary was going to 
give birth to a child, I was tempted 
to leave her. For I was not the 
father of the child. But, while sleep- 
ing that night, an angel also ap- 
peared unto me. Why I can recall 
his words now, just as clear as when 
he spoke them.” After a short 
pause, Joseph replied: ‘The angel 
said to me: ‘Joseph, thou son of 
David fear not to take unto thee 
Miry thy wife: for that which é 
conceived in her is of the Holy 
Ghost. And she shall bring forth 
a child, and thou shalt call His 
name Jesus. for He shall save His 
people from their sins.’ And 50, 
IT went and took Mary.” 

As we listen to Joseph, Mary ten- 
derly lifted the wee child in her 
loving arms. The picture they 
formed, beggars words, 

When asked the meaning of this 
great event, both Mary and Joseph 
reminded us of the prophecies given 


jin God's Word. They first drew 
| our 


attention to the words God 
spoke to Adam and Eve after they 
command; 
put enmity between thee 
woman and between thy 
seed and her seed; it shall bruise 
thy head, and thou shalt bruise his 
heels.” Yes, the people of Israel 
have always regarded this as refer- 
ing to a Deliverer that God would 
send. 

We have checked further proph- 
ecies of God and find that they all 
are in full agreement with the birth. 
Micah of old had foretold: “But 
thou Bethlehem, though thou be 
little among the thousands of Judah 
yet out of thee shall come forth un- 
to me that is to be the ruler of 
Israel; whose goings forth have 
been form old, from everlasting.” 
God had said, that His Deliverer 

would be born in bethlehem. 

Tsaih, the evangelist of God, had 
said: “Behold, a virgin shall con- 
ceive and bear a son, and shall cail 
his name Immanuel.” Immanuel 
means “God with us!" 

Bethlehem, Jerusalem and the 
entire country is throbing with the 
event reported above. Even King 
Herod is greatly 

After seeing these things, after 
hearing these reports, we have 
come to the conclusion: THE 
SAVIOR OF THE WORLD IS 
BORN. 


Se et eee ee 


MANY THANKS 


TO OUR AND FRIENDS | ! 
For their support and co-operation during 
the past year, We would also like to extend 

our best wishes for a 


VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 


and a 
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 


NEAPOLIS CONSUMER'S CO-OP 
ASSOCIATION LIMITED 


JOHN HOLUB, Manager 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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As the Holiday Season draws near, it is our 


sincere wish that you have a most pleasant 


Christmas and a New Year of Prosperity, Health 
and happiness 


~~ CLARENCE’S SHOE SHOP 


¥ AVERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 4 
4 WE TAKE GENUINE PLEASURE IN LAYING 
* ASIDE THE ROUTINE OF BUSINESS TO ; 
: SEND TO OUR MANY FRIENDS THE : 
‘ HEARTIEST WISHES FOR THE 
HOLIDAY SEASON ; 


KAUFMAN & JENKINS | 


Phone 22 — After 6 p.m. Phone 234,235 


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BE IT WHITE OR GREEN... 


OUR WISHES FOR YOU ARE THE 
SAME... JUST A MERRY CHRITMAS 


WITH ALL THE KINDLY THOUGHTS 
OF THE SEASON, AND MAY THE 
NEW YEAR BRING YOU AND YOURS 
A GOODLY SHARE OF HEALTH,HAP- 
PINESS AND PROSPERITY. 


MAC'S HARDWARE 


JACK 


NANCY LINDSAY BILL 


To our customers and friends 


we extend best wishes for a 


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 


* 


THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 


Lecal Manager: A. J. ALLEN 


THE DIDSBURY PIONEER, DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1957 


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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. 


May the glorious light of Christmas joy shine ; 
upon you, and those dear to you, as we join 


together in celebration of this day 
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FALK'S ESSO SERVICE 


Phone 1316 


Didsbury 
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 
AMONG OUR MOST VALUED POSSESSIONS 
ARE THE GOODWILL AND CONFIDENCE 


OF MY CUSTOMERS. TO YOU I EXTEND 
MY BEST WISHES FOR A 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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As Christmas and the New Year come 
again, 


May they find you and keep you, 
rich in happiness. 


WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


MERGES 'S SCC CSCC 'C CCE C CEES EE Clee CE i OO OS UE OS NE eS 


ROSEBUD MOTORS 


Phone 143 Didsbury 


Until 1949 more women than men 


were found in the ranks of first|Making Your Own 


for treatment of tuberculosis. Since 
that time men have  consist- 
ently out-numbered women both 
in the number of cases found and 


admissions to Canada’s sanitoria Prem A Decorations 
Adds To Pleasure 


Make your Moliday decorations 


in the number of deaths from tue and you will not only save money, 


berculosis. 
@ 
At one time tuberculosis was the 
Great scourge of the young. Women 
in their twenties were its chief 
victims. The picture has now 
changed. Deaths caused by tuber- 
culosis are much more numerous 
among men than among ‘women 
and the greatest number of deaths 
among women from TB is in the 
40-49 age group. 


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Tuberculosis is not inherited. It 
“runs in families” because it is an 
infectious disease. Where one mem- 
ber of a family has contracted it 
others in the family are exposed to 
infection frequently and over long 
periods, 

o 

In tuberculosis, as in most dis- 
eases, the earlier a case 1s found 
and treatment started, the better 
the outcome is likely to be. If 
disease is slight when discovered 
wid treated, the time taken for re- 
covery is generally shorter and the 
danger of relapse is greatly re- 
duced. 


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In no age group in the popula- 
tion is the advance against tuber- 
culosis more marked than in boys 
and girls between the ages of 10 
and 19. Thirty-five years ago, with 


what it is now, deaths in 
were 586. Last year 
there were 25 deaths 13 


It is now 75 years since Robert 
Koch discovered the tubercle bacil- 


His discovery was the 
for the modern fight 
against tuberculosis. Prior to that 


disease. 
foundation 


= \time the belief that it was heredi- 


tary and incurable blocked advance 


fe | ®eainst it, 


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tuberculosis there are still approxi- 
mately 25 new cases a day in 
Canada, 


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Tuberculosis is such an ancient 
disease that its beginning is lost in 
history. The skeleton of King 
Tutenkamen shows that he oeuf- 
fered from tuberculosis of the spine. 


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CALGARY POWER LTD. 


HELPING TO BUILD A GETTER ALBERTA 


Despite the gains made agains 


you'll have fun. 


A kissing ring for a doorway can 
be made by covering two embroid- 
ery hoops with ribbon or tinsel. 
Place them at right angles to each 
other and add a bell. ball orna- 
ment or sprig of mistletoe inside 
Attach a bow at the bottom if you 
wish. Instead of embroidery hoops 
you may use can rings painted 
with gilt or tempera paints 

Evergreen branches can be used 
in many ways. Have you ever tried 
covering the wood moulding about 
a door with them? Or beading a 
wire coat hanger into a cicle and 
attaching greens to it to form a 
wreath? You can add ba‘! orna- 
ments or tUtight cranberries to 
brighten it a bit. 

Then how about decorating your 
window s and mirrors? Cotton 
white spray paint or white paper 
snowflakes always look preity. But 
if there's an artist in your family, 
why not have him paint a scene 
of a jolly Santa on a window or 
mirror with tempera paints? 


By 
De. ¥. }. Greaney, 


Lt 
Line Elevators Farm Sorvice, 
Winnipeg, Manitoba. 


by the following companies: 

bar t, Alberta Pacitic, Canadian 

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joim » Inter - Ocean, Ellison Milling 
FARMING —A FUTURE VIEW 


Over the last quarter of a century, 
unexampled progress has been mace 
in agricultural production. In West- 
ern Canada, for instance, production 
of gtain per acre and productivity 

er man has risen rapidly. This rise 
as been due largely to increased 
mechanization, better crop varietics, 
better and more timely cultivation, 
heavier usage of fertilizer, new 
chemicals for the control of weeds 
and pests, and many other technica! 
advances, But all this technical pro- 
gress has made farming much more 
complex and raised the capital needs 
of agriculture. In the years ahead, 
are these trends likely to continue? 
Will running a farm become even 
more complicated than it is today? 
Will the capital needs of farming go 
on rising? These questions are so 
vital, particularly with respect to 
the training of the next generation 
of farmers, that it seems worthwhile 
to risk some forecasts 

Over the next 25 years, we must 
expect technical changes which will 
be even greater than those which 
have revolutionized agriculture in 
the last quarter century. As farming 
becomes more technically complex, 


* as man-power is progressively re- 
1 placed by machine power, and ax 


| capital needs are increased, so will 
the ‘farmer himself’ become more 
important. As a result, the farmer 
of tomorrow will have to more 
highly educated and more highly 
trained than he is today. It would 
seem that only by education can our 
young farm people be made ready to 
cope with the technical, cultural 
and social problems that will face 
them in the years that lie ahead. 

Today, no national problem is 
causing the people of Canada more 
anxiety than higher education. This 
is the time, therefore, for all of us 
to make sure that our young farm 
people are provided with the kind 
of higher education that will help 
them to gain technical and other 
knowledge, and to attain wisdom. If 
we do this, the future of this 
country, and of Canadian agricul 
ture in particular, may be brighter 
than any part of its past. 

Sincere ‘Season's Greeti to all 
our readers. May your “Christmas 
Be Merry”, and may 1958 bring you 
“Good Health” and a full measure 
of “Prosperity”. 


DEATH RATE DROPS... 


Between 1946 and 1956 the death 
rate from tuberculosis in Canada 
dropped from 47.2 to 7.8 per 100,000. 
Despite the improvement there 
were still more than 1200 deaths 
from tuberoulosis. 


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THE DIDSBURY PIONEER 
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Established in 1903 
Entered as Second Class Matter, Post Office Department, Ottawa 
Subscription: In Canada, $3.00 a year; In U.S., $4.00 
JAMES CURRIE, Editor and Publisher 


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Ramblin’ 
and 


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Roamin’' 


Just For The Record... 


This will be the last time you'll be hearing from 
us this year and we thoucht it might be a good idea 
to recount some of the major news stories which were 
printed in our colunms dur:ng the year. Some were 
accomplishments, some were on the other side of the 
trail; some were happy events, some were saddening; 
some were controversial, some were just mere specu- 
lation. Here we go:- 

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And A Frierdly Nod To... 


To the service clubs who were really in high gear. 
The Legion, the Lions and the Kinsmen — without 
'them many important projects, such projects as the 
| poppy poster campaign, the rest room, the Little Lea- 
gue, and the children’s playground would still be 
in the dreaming stage. 


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And A Friendly Nod To... 


To the micro-wave hook-up that allowed people 
far from the scene of the events to witness ‘our Queen’ 
creating history by being the first reigning monarch 
to open a Canadian parliament; to sit in on a direct 
play-by-play account of the World Series; to have a 
ring-side seat at the Grey Cup football game. We 
should live so long! 

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| We Were Saddened By... 


The death of two of our most prominent business- 
‘men, Mr. J. V. Berscht and Mr. Howard Halliday. Both 
/contributed a good deal of their time and energy to 
|put Didsbury on the map and make it a better place 
| to live in. 

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And A Friendly Nod To... 


The hockey Ramblers who carried their colors to 
the limit in a play-off sories last spring with the top- 
ranking Red Deer team -— to the curlers who showed 

‘prowess in deleaiing highly-iavored district rinks in 
stiff competition — to the golfers who improved the 
local course this past season and to the ladies’ club 
who worked so diligently on renovations in the club- 
/house — and again to the "Little Leaguers’’ who had 
|fun, gained baseball knowledge and will be back 
egain next year to entertain the hard-ball fanatics. , 


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Controversial? ... But Yes! 


| The provincial government $20 donation, the fed- 
/eral government's ‘pocket’ budget, the school being 
too crowded, the Jehovah's Witnesses stand on the 
way the Bible should be interpreted, the Civil Defence 
‘program, the water shortage within the town, the 
Sputnicks, the school division book rental system, the 
new oil strikes, the Conservatives taking over the 
federal government, the — the — the — oh heck, time 
to quit this recap. 
* 


And A Friendly Nod To... 


The ones who were behind the scenes on the new 
hospital addition; the ones who did the ground work 
in the committee rooms, on the main street, in a farm- 
er's field or in a friend's living room — the ones who 
saw their dreams come true when ihe new wing was 
officially opened on June 12 of this year. Their efforts 
were not in vain, 


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This Week We're Just Reziniscing ... 


At the start of the year, neither you nor 1 knew 
what was ahead We have recounted a few of the 
highlights that concern us hereabouts . . . some of the 
ones that caught the headlines during the past twelve 
months. No doubt we've missed a few, we're famous 
for that, but they're all in our records, and in our 
mind. For the next week we'll be ramblin’ and 
roamin’ with the ones we love most... we hope you 
are in the same happy position. 


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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1967 


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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas 


heistmas Is a thousand ve 


gen 


. a giant star, and a tiny 
. a manger, and straw, and swaddling clothes. 


It's a winter's night, and an angel song . . 
stable . . 


Christmas is a chime.. 
The First Noel. . 


. a boy soprano, and Silent Night .. . carolers, and 


| 
. the tinkle of a bell on a sleigh, of a coin in a cup. : 
Christmas is Dickens, and Scrooge, and Tiny Tim. It’s holly on the door, a 
a candle in the window . . . the scent of pine, and the sparkle of tinsel. 
Christmas is red and green, and blue and silver. Christmas is white. 
Christmas is cards, and ribbon, and tissue paper. It's a trip home, an 
open latch, and a handclasp. It’s giblets, and biscuits . . . cranberries, 
and mincemeat pie. 
Christmas is cold and warmth . . . forgiveness, and a smile. 
Christmas is a prayer . . . a renewed plea for an ancient hope . . . For 
Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men. 
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Among our most valued possessions are 
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JOE DICK 


| PEACE ON EARTH 
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the Goodwill and Confidence of my 
customers. To you I extend my 


best wishes for a 


MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


JOY, LAUGHTER and HAPPINESS 
MAY ALL THE JOYS OF A GLORIOUS 
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"Twas the night before Christmas, 
the moon was so bright, 

When out of the sky there 
came down a great light; 

It landed on the lawn, 
so shiny and slick, 

Old Santa was there in his 
brand new Sputnick. 


He opened the front door 
with a mighty swift jerk; 

Rolled up his coat sleeves, 
and started to work; 

To fill up the stockings with 
candies and toys, 

What would delight the hearts 
of two little boys, 


The job was s00n done, 
he was so nimble and quick, 
He came out of the door and 
climbed into his Sputnick; 
With a heigh-ho Silver, 
he left with a roar, 
And flew over to visit 
our neighbors next door, 


Poor Old Santa had 
to work fast, 
In case his Sputnick 
ran out of gas, 
And leave him stranded, 
a long Way from home, 
For poor Mis. Santa just 
hasn't got a ‘phone. 


With the stockings all filled, 
jolly Old St. Nick 
Cranks up the contraption, 
he calls the Sputnik; 
With a flash and a roar, 
he was s00n out of sight; 
We could just hear him say, 
Merry Xmas and Goodnight. 


I awoke about midnight and 
was feeling quite sick, 
Until I looked out the window 
and there was St. Nick, 
With his beautiful reindeer, 
al] covered with steam: 
I was so happy to find out 
it was only a dream. 
‘Si ened) E. COOMBES 


CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 
The ever-availability of the heal- 
ing power taught and practiced by 
Christ Jesus will be brought out at 
Christian Science services Sunday. 
Scriptural readings in the Les- 
son - Sermon entitled “Christian 
Science” will include the account in 
John (4:46 - 53) of Jesus’ healing 
of the ruler’s son that lay sick at 
Capernaum. 
From “Science and Health with 
Key to the Scriptures” by Mary 
tase Eddy will read the following 
“As time moves on, the 
ih faite elements of pure Christ- 
zon ya Will be fairly dealt with: they 
be sought and taught, and will 
giow in all the grandeur of univer- 
sal goodness.” 


THE DIDSBURY PIONEER, DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


— 


The Golden Text is from Danial | 


(2:20,22): 
God for ever and ever: for wisdom 
and might are his: ... he revealeth 
the deep and secret things.” 


YOU SERVE 


BY GIVING 


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SUMMER . 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


It's nice to look forward to Christmas, 
And the pleasure of greeting you, too. 
For it's really a wonderful feeling 
Just to say MERRY CHRISTMAS and 
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU | 


MOR URAHI HARRIS RDM AHMRMIMAD HMI AAWWMMBWDMMMMRH IHD 


DIDSBURY VARIETY STORE 


MRS. ey ALLENSON 


PRAMAS DSM 
POY 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


We wish to thank all our customers and 
other friends for their kind co-operation 
and patronage during 1957 and extend 


“The Season's Greetings” 


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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


010, Re CECE A A EY 
AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON DRAWS NEAR, 
IT IS OUR SINCERE WISH THAT 
YOU HAVE... 
MOST PLEASANT CHRISTMAS 
— and a = 
NEW YEAR OF HEALTH and PROSPERITY 


JAY TUGGLE 


“Your Purity 99 Agent” 


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Christmas Safety 
Program Outlened 


till Christmas to 
show goodwill towards men, pro- 
poses the Canadian Highway 6af- 
eiy conference. 

“Begin right now,” 


“; A 
the Confer- 
ence suggests in a pre-Christmas 
safety appeal directed to all Can- 
adian motorists. “We can show | ® 
our goodwill by driving with extra | ®@ 
care when the streets are crowded 
with holiday traffic.” 

To prevent accidents which would 
be especially tragic at this season, 
safety rules which, if followed 
could practically end the tradit- 
ional holiday accident toll. 

1. If you are at all likely to drink 
at holiday parties, travel to and 
from by street car, bus or taxi, and 
Hot in your own Car. 

2. Refuse a lift from anyone who 
has been drinking. What's more, | 

ry to dissuade him from driving. | & 

3. At the end of the evening a | § 
cup of coffee will help to keep you ' @ 
alert on the way home, 

4. Realize that the holiday rush | 
is not for the wise driver. Instead 
‘of rushing, the careful driver slows 
down and = recollects that traffic 
laws are made for his protection. 

5. On holiday trips, don’t wait un- 
til you are drowsy before stopping 
for a coffee break. When you are 
dead tired, draw over to the side of 
the road: sleep is your only restore 
at.ve. 


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THE SEASONS GREETINGS . . . 


‘TIS THE CHRISTMAS SEASON ... AND 
THE WORLD IS FILLED WITH CHEER |! 
AND SO WE PAUSE TO EXTEND OUR 
SINCEREST BEST WISHES. 


seeree' 


HENRY & CLEM KUELKER 


(Formerly Spreeman Welding) 


°—_— 


GEMS OF THOUGHT 
EXPERIENCE 


The art of living is the art of 
using experience -— your own and 
other people's. 
© ana 

Learn the mistakes of 
others -- you can't live long enough 
io make them al) yourself. 

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from 


MANY THANKS 


vanguished: and. out. of defeat | @ TO OUR FRIENDS .. . BETTER FRIENDS 

cuinee Nhe secret of ‘vistory. i =WE COULD NOT WISH FOR .. . NOT A HAP. 

seperienes Ts Ga motner ot (ff, PIER OCCASION THAN THIS CHRISTMAS 

goonies TO WISH THEM JOY, SUCCESS AND HAP- 
© PINESS. 

Canada is among the six nations | Og  weqmememencenee MMM CCRT 


always to be found among those | 4 
with the world’s lowest TB death | 3 
rates. Denmark, home of the.& 
Christmas Seal Sale, has for many | § 
years held first place. Canada, the| § 
United States, Holland, Austrailia | ¢ 
and New Zealand are in close com- 
petition for second and third place. 
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Quoteable Quotes ! ! 


Great minds discuss ideas, medi- 
ocre minds discuss events, small 
minds discuss personalities. 


BERT’'S GRILL & BILLIARDS 


COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON 
Once again we greet the Christmas Hol- 
iday season with a true appreciation of its full 


—— 

The man who really wants to do 
something finds a way, the other 
kind finds an excuse. 

—_ © 

I never pay much attention to 
criticism after I have drawn what | Js 
wisdom I can from it. 


meaning. May it bring you peace, joy, and 


contentment that will remain with you always. 


Maes ate Seasons Greetings 

The best measure of a man's 
mentality is the importance of the 
things he will argue about, 

ome © aaa 

A person all wrapped up himself 
generally makes a pretty small 
package, 


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DIDSBURY CARTAGE 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


ALL OF THE GOOD CHEER IN THE WORLD 
IS OUR YULE GREETINGS TO YOU. 
ACCEPT OUR BEST WISHES 


MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


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MODERN JEWELLERY 


ALVINA 
Didsbury 


PLEASANT YULETIDE THOUGHTS... 


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As the Holiday Season draws near, it is our 
sincere wish that you have a most pleasant 
Christmas and a New Year of Prosperity, 
Health and Happiness. 


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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1067 


Professional and Business Directory 


DOCTORS 


Dr. T. P. O’Hea 
MB., Ch. B. 
Physician and Surgeen 
Office on the grounds of 
the former’s residence 
Appointments Every Afternoon 


Bacept Wednesday 
Phone 64r3 


Dr. lan H. Miller 
MB. BS. Lend.) 


Dr. Thomas Lee 
MA. (Cantab), MRCS. (Eng.). 
LRCP, (Lond). 
Phone 63 Didsbury 
Oétiee Hours: 
1:80 - 6:00 pm. Dally 
(Bxcept Tussday) 


Da. H. S. RAMSEY 
CHIROPRACTOR 


CLOSED WEDNESDAYS 
Special Attention Given 
To Foot Troubles 
Kemp Block, Olds, Alberta 


LAWYERS 


Hi. Lyach-Steunten 
LLB. 


BARRISTER & SOLICITOR 
Notary Publie 
Res. Phone 118 — Office 120 


OPTOMETRISTS 


Dr. D. Stewart Tepley 


Optometrist 


503 Greyhound Bldg. 
Calgary Ph. 27350 


DRS. H. J. and D, J. SNELL 
DR, G. W. 1, TITELEY 
WILL BE AT OLDS EACH 
TUESDAY and SATURDAY 
Except lst TUESDAY ef Month 
10 a.m. te 4 p.m, 

In Davey Block 


Appeintments may be made at 
Maybank’s Drug Store 


TRUCKERS 


Phone 01, Didsbury 


SHIP YOUR 
STOCK 
TO YOUR 
LOCAL 
LIVESTOCK DEALER 
Calgary Prices 
Paid At Didsbury 


JOE DICK 
Phone 121 Didsbury 


FUNERAL DIRECTORS 


Funeral Heme 
W. A. MeFarquhar, Director 
Associated with 
Gooder Bros., Calgary 
Phone 33 of 46 — Didsbury 


MISCELLANEOUS 


At Pete Liesemer residence 
Two doors west of hospital on 
south side of street. 


Phone 210, DIDSBURY 


At Junction of No. 3 highway 
Into Didsbury 


REPAING TO ALL MAKES 
OF CARS AND TROCKS 


ATLAS TIRES and TUBES 
AMA. TOWING SERVICE 


Phone 1816 Didsbury 
“Tane-up A Specialty” 
PHONE JAY TUGGLE 


Residenee Phone: 136 


DR. A. J. HERTZ 
Dentist 
Phone 514 
Kemp Block Olds 


CHURCH NOTES 


EVANGELICAL CHURCB 
Rev. A. E. Stiekel, Paster 


Sunday Services: 
10:30 am, — Worship Service 
11:30 am, — Sunday Sehool 


REDEEMER LUTHERAN 
CHURCH 
‘The Church Hour’ 
mu k'b Voe' Paser 
Divine Services every Sunday at 
10:30 am. followed by Sunday 
School and Adult Bible Class. 


UNITED MISSIONARY CHURCH | 


REV. W. D. ANNETT, Pastor 

Suaday Sehool, 10:30 a.m. 

Preaching, 11:30 a.m. 

Sunday evening service, 
o.m: 

Wednesday evening prayer meet- 
ing at 8 p.m. 


7:30 


8T, CYPRIAN’S 
ANGLICAN CHURCH 
Serviecs on the first, second and 


lst Bunday Holy Communion 
and Sun Morning Prayer 
4th Sunday Family Service 


(except the 4th) at 11:00 am. 


FALLEN TIMBER 
FOURSQUARE CHUROH 


Rev, R, & Rev. C. Moore - Co-Pastors 


Sunday School 1:30 p.m 
Church Service . 2:30 pm. 
Young People's every Friday 

8:30 p.m. 


Come and Bring Your Priends 


DIDSBURY UNITED CHURCH 
REV. T. K. PALMER, Pastor 
WESTCOTT :- 


Sunday Schoo) 10:30 a.m. 

Service _ 12:18 am, 
DIDSBURY 

Sunday School 11:00 am. 

Service 


. 1:46 pm. 


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vise. Ed Jans, phone 129. 48-4tp 

FOR SALE — No. 5 wheat, 70c bus. 

No. 4 wheat, 75¢ bus. Jackson 

Machine Shop, Three Hills. 7 
4Q- 


HOUSE FOR RENT — Insulated, 
hot and cold water; gas in base- 


ment and kitchen stove. Phone 
89, Didsbury. 4-tfn 
FOR BALE — 60,000 B.T.U. off 


stove, good shape, with extra 
fire pot; electric water heater, 
good condition. P. D. Jansen, 
phone 148. 40-Stp 


CHRISTMAS SPECIAL — Motorola 
Clock Radio. Regular 647.00, 
Special $25.00. Feeg's General 
Retail. 60-éte 


FOR SALE — Used “Enterprise” 
Electric Range (220 volte), in 
good condition, apartment ize. 
Also ping-pong table set, com- 


plete with stand. Phone 125 or. 
50-3tp | 


The Theme? Moderation... oy 


236, Didsbury. 


“Let your moderation be well 
known to all men, The Lord is at 
hand.” This is the second requisite 
for a happy Christmas. The word 
“moderation” might have been 
translated more accurately by gen- 
tleness, kindness, or, most precisely, 
“your sweet reasonableness.” It is 

characteristic which makes 
velvet different from burlap, or a 
pillow different from a rock: a will- 
ingness to yeild, to give and to for- 
give. A disposition of kindly, 
sympathetic understanding. 

How desperately the world today, 
the Church, and we ag individuals 
need this attitude of sanctified 
' sweet charity. An attitude which is 
willing to look upon every human 
being as our friend, as a fit sub- 
ject for the full measure of our love. 
An attitude which in its softness 
can obsorb the impact of the stones 
which are thrown against us and 
let them fall unheard, unnoticed 
to the ground. An attitude which 
makes the “peace and mercy mild” 
of Christmas the guiding prin- 
ciple of every thought and act. 

The door that leads to Beth- 
lehem's stable is too small and its 
atmosphere too holy for us to drag 
our petty peeves, 


blessed season be done with un- 
kindness, with uncharitable bicker- 
ings, with thronic animosities. Let 
the heavenly love of Christmas dis- 
solve our hearts of stone. As the 
Father in heaven has bent com- 
passionately down to us, let us meet 
friend and foe alike with the hand 
of friendship. Let Christmas and 
every day be the day of reconcil- 
lation, the day of tender kindness. 
Or, in the words of St, Paul, “let 
your sweet reasonableness be known 
to all men.” 


- oO 


Christmas 


Christmas js a tinseled tree, 
Bright from floor to rafter, 

Carols ringing mernily, 
Candle-glow and laughter; 


A roof between us and the night, 
Walls against the weather, 
And here with the firelight 
All of us together. 


But Christmas stretches farther 
than 
Our love for one another — 
It reaches out to every man 
And makes each one our 
brother; 


For Christmas its God's shining 
love 
Expressed in human birth 
To make us, aS in Heaven above, 
One family here on earth. 
— Luicile E. Langston 


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TODAYS CHUCKLE 

The seven ages of women — 
the infant, the little girl, the miss, 
the young woman, the young wo- 
men, and the young women. 


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FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR YE 


WOYD G. VOGEL of Carstairs, 
Alberta, has made 
the Minister of Highways, Edmon- 
ton for a lease of the following 


way, viz., 
and 14 of Twp. 30-3-5. 


of the above mentioned lease must 


Highways, Edmonton, 
days from the date of this notice. 


§0-2te 
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 


THE DIDSBURY PIONEER, DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


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DIDSBURY OPERA THEATRE 
Friday Night Shows at 8:00 p.m, 
Saturday Nights 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 


ASS: 
Friday & Saturday Friday & Saturday 
Dec. 27 and 28:- Jan. 3 and 4:- 


BV NY 


GRAIN — Connor Thermo Wash- 
er, electric. Good condition. Ph. 
62, Ed Watkin. 60-tine 
APPLICATION FOR LEASE OF 
ROAD ALLOWANCE OR 
SURVEYED HIGHWAY 


Notice ig hereby given that MR. 


application tc 


Any protest against the granting oe 


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Dated at Carstairs, Alberta, this 
19th day of December, 1957. 
LLOYD G. VOGEL, 

Carstaire, Alberta 


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Coming Attractions: 


Mrs. George Walders wishes to 
announce the engagement of her 
youngest daughter, 


“Whispering Smith” 


“Ambassordor’s 
Daughter” 


“Something of Value’ 


emer Luthegan Church, Didsbury 
at 4:00 pm, on January 25:h. 


— TENDERS — 

Tenders will be received by the 
Didsbury Curling Club for th? con- 
cession at the curling rink for the 
coming season. Tenders will close 
On December 31. Please phone 69 

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Season's Greetings 
Are Extended to 
Our Many Patrons 


BIRO SISSSIIaas. 


ad oe 4" “$ Robert Shibley 

SERVICE pve ou Wayne Stauffer j 

vowno Ie BREAKIN HARRIS @ Morven Mccoy 

NOTES taso eranewe W td Jeanette McArthur FY 

— By — sranoon (de ILOE AGATE Preaation ga 

w. K eNYDES vs MUNA roe wtongins = JUdy Allen a 

Agricultural imiviniaiaiwinins. 
Service Board 


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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 


CHSC CC CSCS SCS Se Ce Se Se CE CS SLY 


May the worst you've ever seen be the 
worst you'll ever see, 


May the mouse ne'er leave your pantry, 
wi’ a tear drop in his e’e, 


Welcome Santa ... May his visit 
to your home this Christmas mean 
the fulfillment of ail your dreams. 

We want you to have a Joyful 
Christmas and a New Year full 
of health and happiness. 

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the altered pattern but records in- Me 
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It has been known for years that 


the earlier treatment starts the 
greater the chances of success. 
Statistics show that tuberculosis is 
diagnosed in the early stages much 
more frequently among women than 
men and that conversely far ad- 
vanced disease is found more often 
among men than women when a! 
first diagnosis is made. 

Under such circumstances it is to. 
be expected than recovery rate is | 
higher for women. 
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CONFUCIUS 8A: 
Man who leave home to set world 


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Greetings 


With BEST WISHES for the coming year. 
& 
Your ALBERTA PACIFIC AGENT. 


on fire, often comes back for more = — i 

matches. ALBERTA PAC#HFIC HR 
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everybody ee ; StkwIN ALBERTA PRODUCERS WHIM Ovi 100 COUNTRY ELEVATORS 4 F 
Little sugar plum today some- 

times sour grapes tomorrow. RY 


Man can read some peope like 
book but oan't shut them up 50 
easily. 

Man who beef 
himself in stew. 


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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ‘ 
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too much find 


AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


FROM ALL OF US... 
..» TO ALL OF YOU 
ED FORD and STAFF 


COSC C'S OC OG i ET EE ts CU EE E'S Ee EE Se EE: 


| WE 


NEVER. 
SLEEP. 


’ 


MODERN GARAGE 


EN 
BY 

CLOSMOCBILE 
Didsbury : 


YOUR 


Who does in these frantic days 
of getting ready for Christmas? — 


PCT ATTAIN ARIE IMAGE 


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p Little Items of Local 


AE WSH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 
ME TAND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


As we stop in the midst of the season 


from Prince Albert will arrive Mon- 
day by plane to spend Christenas 
holidays with ber parents Mr. and 
Mrs. L. LeGrand. 


— . 


Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen and fam- 


Interest 


Miss Marlene LeGrand Reg. ¥: (Coming Events 


—There will be @ dunce at the 
Westerdale hall on Dec, 27, with 
the String-Busters orchestra sup- 
plying the music. Couple, $1.50. 


THE DIDSBURY PIONEER, DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS — 
“@ 6€=sodIT_ is @ real pleasure to extend greetings to @ 


you at this Christmas season and to wish 
each of you the fullest measure of happi- 


, 


“> 


of good cheer our hearts grow tender as 
we carry back in thought to the reality 
of Christmas Day, and what it means. 
In sincerity, we wish you @ delightful 


holiday season. 


FOLKMANN’S CLOTHING 
Phone 124 Didsbury 


CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ‘ 
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


DIDSBURY BARBER SHOP 


BRAMM and WALTER 


an 


CORDIAL WISHES. . . 

Christmas seems to renew our obligation 
to the community which we so gladly serve. 
We are grateful for the patronage you have 


given us in the months past and we pledge 
anew to serve you faithfully in the future. 


NEAPOLIS CO-OP SERVICE STATION 


fe f iG BUC 4 are ae Cae Og id id 


As another pleasant year of business 
association with you draws to a close, 
we take this opportunity to send you 
these traditional greetings of the sea- 
son. May your Christmas indeed be 
merry — a fitting close to a year of 
happiness and achievement. 


AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


.,. the best, we hope, you have ever 
had. It is our sincere wish that the 
warm glow of our friendship shall 
contribute, in some measure, toward 
making this your most prosperous and 
most successful year. 

Cem OS Og OS GS OS OS OS OS US OS OS OSA OU A OH NN OS OU OS A OS TS OS OS OU OO UY 


WAYNE JIM MENNO 


HALLIDAY’S 


CASH GROCERY 


COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON 


AT THIS FESTIVE SEASON... 


May we express to you our appreciation 
of the cordial relations between us during 
the past year and extend best wishes for 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 


Law’s Drug Store 
“The REXALL Store” 


PHONE 40 — DIDSBURY, ALBERTA 


S| i. Braniey of Calgary. 
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DAR, ARD AMADA DDD DRM MAD ADD WD DF 


si of affection. 


ily will be Christmas guests at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. King 
of Calgary. 


. A. R. Kendrick, and 
son Murry of Regina will be guests 


Mr, and Mrs. H. Lynch-Staunton 
will be Christmas guests of Mrs. 
H, Stewart and family of Calgary. 


— g — 

Mr. and Mrs. F, Nichol will have 
as their Christmas guests their son 
and family Mr. and Mrs, Don Ni- 


chol. 


—— g — 

Mr, and Mrs. Ken Landsiedel will 
spend Christmas with the latter's 
parents Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson of 
Edmonton, 


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Mr, and Mrs. Ed Watkin will 
spend Christmas with the latters’s 
sister and family Mr. and Mrs. M. 


Mr. Lyle Ford arrived Friday 
from Edmonton for the holiday 
season with his parents. Other 
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 
Ed. Ford will be Mr. and Mrs R. 
Nickolson of Calgary. 


—-» oF 


Mr. and Mrs. Ed Watkin, Mr, R. 
Bubank and Mrs. Ed. Ford motored 
to Calgary Tuesday to attend the 
funeral of Mrs. Wm, Ross, a former 
resident of Didsbury. 


— - —<— 

Guests at the home of Mrs, N. 
Freeman over the holiday will be 
Mr. and Mrs. Don Freeman of Ed- 
monton, Mr. and Mrs. N. Fyke of 
Saskatoon, Rev. Bruce Fyke of 
Canmbre, Mr. Bruce Freeman of 
Brooks, Mr. Jack Freeman and Miss 
N, Sullivan of Calgary. 


—e—- 


Guests at the home of Mrs. Lydia 
Grange for Christmas will be Mr. 
and Mrs. Royden Fisher of Red- 
water, and Mrs. M. Colwell and son 
Doug. of Calgary. 
@ 

Dr. and Mrs. M. Taskey of Ed- 
monton will be the guests of the 
latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Sim 
Devine, over the holiday. 


——_— Oe 


Mr. Cameron Wordie of Edmon- 
ton arrived Saturday to spend the 
holiday with his parents Mr. and 


m | Mrs. J. Wordie. 


— oF 


k | Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morris and 


baby daughter, of Edmonton, will 
be holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. 
Tom Morris. 


Et ee ne 


The Meaning Of Giving 


“And opening their treasures they 
offered Him gifts of gold, frankin- 
cense and myrrh.” 

It may seem a far cry from the 
gifts of the Magil to the infant 
Jesus, to gifts beneath the Christ- 
mas tree in the Canadian home. It 
is a long road, indeed yet the under- 


us| lying mative of both acts in the 


Love of its nature demands sac- 
rifice. And love demands expres- 
Sion of itself to the beloved — by 
words, by deeds, by gifts and tokens 
The gift is a visible 
sign from the giver of his regard, 
his affection and love for the one 
to whom the gift is given 

Our modern and plenteous age 
has widened, and perhaps diluted, 
the habit of gift giving at Christ- 
mas time. But the true signif- 
icance of the gift remains the same. 

At times we place mental price 
tags on our gifts — both those we 
give and those we receive. The big 
| gift, the expensive gift becomes our 
* objective. 

The best cure for that is to attend 
& schoo) Christmas concert — any 
old schoo) concert will do, Watch 
the little ones, the pre-schoolers 
and the first grade pupils, when 
they receive thelr gift. It may be 


fs }a tin whistle or a doll'’s apron, yet 


for the little ones there is much 
pleasure in receiving that as in get- 
ting an intricate, expensive jet toy. 
From the wee ones, God's chick- 
we learn anew the true 

Significance of giving. 
-—-By Stan McKinnon 


A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 


Christmas seems t 


of gratitude to the community which we so 


gladly serve. We are 
age you have given us 
we pledge anew to ser 


future, 


AF GRU NG  tt tt (m Om 1 1 tm Ot tO OO tO OO OO A te tat 


STEVENS SERVICE SHOP 


- ness and successful achievement in the New 

‘i Year. Let us press ahead with united en- 

we ergy and determination toward the pinnacle 

: of success that lies ahead for our commun- 

joules _ ity, our nation and each other. 
HEARTIEST CHRISTMAS and s 

—The next meeting of the Dids- | # : 

Choral Society will be held Janu- |®% NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS 


6th, ; : 
ary 1988 at 8:00 p.m. in the TO ONE and ALL 


Bible College Chapel. oy 


—__ so —_—_ 


me OF cme 

A New Year's Turkey Dinner, 
with all the trimmings, will be 
served at Mount View Coffee Shop 
from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Jan. Ist. 
$2.00 per plate. 


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an; te be a dance at Rugby : 9 poman-~aen—tnannsareerenneannanitgtagal i 
nal, . Bist. Music by Roy] ® H 
Fisher and his Stringbusters. Hats | ¥ enry § MEAT MARKET 
and novelties. 80-2te | @ SS 

* Phone 127 


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TO ALL OF YOU — 

— FROM ALL OF US 


‘ 


MERRY CHRISTMAS 
#  ANDAHAPPYNEW YEAR = 


Sg CARRARMRRRD: 


AAT. AWRMARARMNWMD.) 1 

: We also wish to thank you for your ; 

3 support of our projects this year — : 

. the Scrap Iron Drive, Little League ; 

Baseball, our dances and the tur- ‘ 

‘ key draw. X 

MY reqeee wonccnns 


IF YOU'VE READ THIS PAPER | & 
FROM FRONT TO BACK YOU'VE 


THE DIDSBURY 

» 
SEEN US BEFORE — WE TRUST | & j 
TRUST THAT THE MESSAGE # ts 
Graetrees avs & = KINSMEN CLUB § 
IF NOT YOU MUST BE ONE OF | & R 


THE LONELIEST PERSONS IN @ 
CHE WORLD. rt 


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Mrs. Grace Banta and children 
will be Christmas guests of Dr. and 
Mrs, Key of Calgary. 

ae © aa 

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weber left 
| Priday for Vancouver to visit with 
| Tesatives for the winter season. 


— ~~ 


THE SEASONS GREETINGS . . . 


TO OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS 


IMAMMA_DRADMRARMARRMRMRRAA RAD ARARARRARARRRRARARR 
May your Christmas be the merriest 
and the New Year filled with 
Prosperity. 


| Guests at the home of Mr. and 
Mrs. Ed Klinck over the holidays 
will be Mr. and Mrs. E. Walker and 
family of Stettler, Mr. and Mrs. C. 
Ankerman and family, Mr. and Mrs. 
R, Hall and family all of Calgary. 


ed 


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4 +4 Py Py ? 


Leeson Hardware 


CARLTON LEESON RUSSELL YAUCH 
VELMA McMARTIN 


eo. 


A Little Christmas 
Humor 


Well, there's just time to take 
another look at that Christmas list. 
——— 

Now would be a good time to get 
even With some guy you don’t like 
~~ send each of his kids a drum. 


Phone 372 Didsbury 


Kip 
“I don’t want anything for Christ- 
mas — MUCH! 


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# PLEASANT YULETIDE THOUGHTS... 

IT IS A PLEASURE IN PUTTING ASIDE 
THE ROUTINE OF BUSINESS TO SEND OUR 


MANY FRIENDS WARMEST WISHES FOR 
THE HOLIDAYS. 


—_——_—_—- —- -— 


IN MEMORIUM 
In loving memory of W. R. Coates 
Ever loved, ever remembered 
Mrs. Elizabeth Coates and fam- 
ily. 


DAAARARAABAAAWARARADARARAARD 
ALEX - RAY - GEORGE - SID - LAWRENCE 


C.P.R. Schedule 


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(Flag Only) 
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Dally 12:35 a.m. 
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Daily 9:31 a.m. a 
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Dally 2:23 p.m. ’ 
vue Christmas 
Dally 1:25 p.m. 


Ereetings 


and Best Wishes 


for the #ew Dear 


UG a OO OO tO tO ON OO OO A A ON OO A NO I tI tg! 


J. V. Berscht & Sons 


“For Gifts Of Lasting Satisfaction” 
Phone 36 


o renew our obligation 


grateful for the patron- 
in the months past and 
ve you faithfully in the